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SA Cannes Lions winners - Film and Radio

The winners in the film and radio categories at Cannes were announced on Saturday. The only South African film winner was Net#work BBDO, who was awarded silver for their Virgin Atlantic "Love Story". In radio, gold was awarded to King James, for Mini Cooper "Affair", while silvers went to Lowe Bull, for Handy Andy "Green Man", and to FCB Johannesburg, for their Toyota "Scream" ad.

26 Jun 2005

Category: Film

Silver:

Travel, Transport & Tourism
Net#Work BBDO
"Love Story"
Virgin Atlantic
Upper Class Suites
Production company: Velocity Films
Director: Greg Gray

Category: Radio

Gold:

Cars & Automotive Services
King James
"Affair"
Mini
Mini Cooper

Silver:

Household
Lowe Bull
"Green Man"
Unilever SA Home & Personal Care
Handy Andy Oven Cleaner

Cars & Automotive Services
FCB Johannesburg
"Scream"
Toyota
Quantum Panel Vans

Bronze:

Retail Stores, Restaurants & Fast Food Outlets
Ogilvy South Africa
"Jane Austen"
Exclusive Books
Book Sale

Publications & Media
Ogilvy South Africa
"Dirty Harry"
Multichoice
Multichoice Network

Publications & Media
Ogilvy South Africa
"Taxi Driver"
Multichoice
Multichoice Network

Publications & Media
Ogilvy South Africa
"Pulp Fiction"
Multichoice
Multichoice Network

Publications & Media
FCB Johannesburg
"Bend It"
Media 24
True Love Magazine

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